A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4377210 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4379257 epoch_slot_no: 16057 block_no: 4377033 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2093 time: 2020-07-03 14:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a7e566b3599f76f4e2eb07578a5393e7927af3c62c01cef49542c471aefa299Block Operator
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